Julius Caesar 2.2 Performance: Caesar, Lines 71-82

The speaker decides not to attend the Senate, explaining privately that his wife, Calpurnia, has urged him to stay home due to a troubling dream. In her dream, she saw his statue spouting blood, which Romans bathed in, interpreting it as a bad omen. She pleads with him to heed these warnings and stay home to avoid imminent danger.

Why does the speaker decide not to attend the Senate?

• He is afraid of the Senate.

• He is feeling unwell.

• He wants to satisfy the Senate.

• He wants to satisfy a friend.

Who is Calpurnia in relation to the speaker?

• His wife

• His sister

• His mother

• His daughter

What does Calpurnia dream about?

• A stormy sea

• A burning city

• A peaceful garden

• A statue bleeding

How do the Romans react in Calpurnia's dream?

• They bathe in the blood.

• They run away in fear.

• They destroy the statue.

• They ignore the statue.

What does Calpurnia interpret her dream as?

• A reflection of her fears

• A message from the gods

• A warning of imminent danger

• A sign of good fortune